The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis - Hardcover
Nick Bantock's illustrated novel, The Venetian's Wife, is part love story, part mystery, and part ghostly tale--and an altogether bewitching brew of sensuality and lost treasures. Thoroughly bored with her job at the local museum, Sarah heads to the gallery to take another look at that new drawing, the one she can't stop thinking about, the one of the Hindu god Shiva, who dances...That's when it all begins. The next day, an e-mail message brings her a job offer: to find the few remaining pieces of a 15th-century adventurer's renowned collection of Indian sculptures. Her employer, curiously, wishes to communicate only by computer. She has no idea who he is or why he wants her. But other mysteries soon preoccupy her, such as the meaning of an enigmatic illuminated manuscript--and the sensual transformation that seems to be overtaking her. Through her quirkily decorated diary and the artful e-mail exchanges between Sara and her mentor, Nick Bantock has conjured up a richly illustrated tale of a relentless quest, an amorous legacy, and the resonating power of art--a lush, romantic adventure of the soul that tantalizes the reader to the last line.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Nick Bantock is the author of numerous illustrated novels, including Griffin & Sabine, Sabine's Notebook, The Golden Mean, The Gryphon, and Alexandria, which together spent 100 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list. Born in England, he now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Synopsis:
Sara Wolfe, working as an art restorer at a museum, is offered a job by the mysterious Mr. Conti, who will only communicate with her via e-mail.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherChronicle Books
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0811811409
- ISBN 13 9780811811408
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages132
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 2.03
Shipping:
£ 3.58
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Venetians Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. All orders ship by next business day! This is a new hardcover book. For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!. Seller Inventory # 4CNO3I001THT
Buy New
£ 2.03
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 0811811409-11-19606157
Buy New
£ 5.75
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Seller Inventory # OH-SQ7O-AEE1
Buy New
£ 9.94
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # newMercantile_0811811409
Buy New
£ 18.48
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0811811409-2-1
Buy New
£ 20.91
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0811811409-new
Buy New
£ 20.91
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0811811409
Buy New
£ 17.96
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0811811409
Buy New
£ 19.78
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0811811409
Buy New
£ 23.08
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis
Published by
Chronicle Books
(1996)
ISBN 10: 0811811409
ISBN 13: 9780811811408
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0811811409
Buy New
£ 24.85
Convert currency